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WCB (P.E.I.) vs. LTD: Understanding the differences
Get a clear understanding of the difference between WCB and LTD, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…
WCB (Saskatchewan) vs. LTD: Understanding the differences
Get a clear understanding of the difference between WCB and LTD, and how our lawyers can help when your LTD claim is…
Twitch trims headcount for the second time in months, reports claim
Sources say the latest round of job cuts at the livestreaming platform is "significantly smaller" than the March layoffs.
Eli Lilly acquires Point Biopharma for $1.4B: Employee rights
Lilly is purchasing Point Biopharma Global, including its Toronto facility, for $1.4 billion to expand its cancer therapy offerings.
BlackBerry to split into two public companies, spinning off IoT business
The Canadian tech giant believes that the separation will improve its ability to "create value for all our stakeholders."…
Amazon cuts 5% of jobs in its communications divisions
The latest round of job cuts affects a variety of operations, including Amazon Studios, Prime Video, and Music.
Suncor buying TotalEnergies’ Canadian operations for $1.47B: Employee rights
The energy giant said the acquisition aligns with its strategy to "wholly own and operate long-life strategic assets."…
Canadian tech company Hopper cutting 30% of staff to reach profitability
The Montreal-based online travel services provider is focused on breaking even "as fast as possible."…
Hopper: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Hopper? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.